Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dribbling

Dribbling

Organization:

1. 20 x 15 yard area as shown

2. 8 players (4 attackers, 4 defenders)

3. 1 ball per group

Instructions:

1. Players play four 1v1 games at the same time

2. Defending players can only take the ball from their partner

3. Attacking players can score in any of three goals at on the opposite end of the area

4. Attacking players must dribble through the goal to score (not shoot)

Coaching Points:

1. Drive at defenders front foot

2. Keep ball moving to unbalance defender

3. Speed of play

4. Protect the ball when pressured is tight

5. Use upper body for disguise

Progressions:

1. P - Time limit on attacking play (10 seconds to score)

2. R - Add neutral players, combine with players in possession

Dribbling

Organization:

1. 30 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players split into four teams

3. Multiple balls with the coach

Instructions:

1. Players are divided into four teams and given a team name

2. Each player is given a number 1, 2 or 3

3. Each team has 3 lives

4. The coach plays a ball into the area and calls out a number

5. The player with the corresponding number enter the game

6. Objective is to score in one of the other three teams goal

7. When a goal is scored that team loses a life

8. When all lives are lost that team must turn their goal over – however they are not out of the game, they just

cannot win the world cup

9. When a goal is scored or the ball leaves the area the game is over and the next round restarted by the coach

passing in another ball and calling the next number

10. Last team remaining is the winner of the world cup

Coaching Points:

1. Close control

2. Use of different surfaces to dribble

3. Head up and observe the space

4. Attack defenders front foot

5. Execution of moves

6. Accelerate away

Progressions:

1. P – Players react to the opposite color that the coach says

2. R – The coach feeds in two balls and it is a race to score (no pressure)